King Willem-Alexander visited the asylum seekers' centre in Leersum, where he spoke with residents, volunteers and local people about life at the centre and its relationship with the village. He was welcomed by children who wanted to have their picture taken with him.

Afterwards, the King said the visit showed that things can go well at an asylum seekers' centre. He said problems involving asylum seekers and residence-status holders are known, but that it is important to show what is going well.